COCs and roof inspections

By Tom

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January 5, 2016

Anyone who has ever bought or sold a house
will know that a Certificate of Compliance (COC) is a vital part of the
selling/buying process. A COC is basically a document, certified by a competent
authority, stating that everything is in good working order, meeting safety
standards and legal requirements. In many countries it is a legal requirement
for property sellers to have and produce an electrical COC as well as a
water/plumbing COC. However, in South Africa, sellers need only obtain an
electrical COC which, although simpler, is often forgotten about until the
latter stages of the selling process.

Fortunately at Metro, where we have just about
all of your property needs under one roof...

A roof inspection, and sign off, is not a
legal requirement for the sale of a house or building in South Africa. However,
it is something that we would strongly recommend, and not just because we’re
roofing specialists! There is nothing worse than purchasing property only to
later find that the roof is in a state of disarray, requiring a large overhaul
or reroofing, and thus incurring additional costs after purchase. This is
something that not many people consider when buying, as one doesn’t often see
the roof when viewing a property for purchase.

So in order to avoid any nasty surprises
after buying, make sure you contact us
for a roof inspection. To save on costs, painting is often a viable option
to extend the lifespan of your roof, provided that the roof is older than 15
years and made from a metal roll formed profile. If the roof is less than 15
years old, painting could void the manufacture warranty.

Your roof is exposed
to all the elements through the seasons. As such, it is important that the correct
preparation be carried out prior to the actual painting of the roof area. This
will avoid flaking of paint and visible surface rust appearing through the newly painted surface.
Avoid using a water proof gel membrane to seal overlaps in metal roof sheeting
as dampness occurs below the water proofing layer which causes corrosion and
rust, adding to future maintenance issues. However, a
fresh coat of paint is no substitute for proper roof repairs or reroofing. Get in touch if you would like to
know more.

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